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Actor and director Zach Braff regretted agreeing to record voicemails for those who contributed to his “Wish I Was Here” film crowdfunding campaign, after a dentist asked him to tape a mundane message …

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Actor and director Zach Braff regretted agreeing to record voicemails for those who contributed to his “Wish I Was Here” film crowdfunding campaign, after a dentist asked him to tape a mundane message for his waiting room patients.

The former “Scrubs” star turned to Kickstarter.com to help raise the money needed to fund the comedy drama and offered up personal 30-second messages for those who donated a certain amount to the project.

However, one odd request from a dentist had Braff cringing with embarrassment.

He explains, “I had this one guy who’s a dentist and he wanted me to read … a greeting for the people in his waiting room. Like, ‘Welcome to Dr. Shapiro’s office. Please turn off your cell phone.’

“I wrote the guy back and I was like, ‘Look man, I know you contributed and I really do wanna do anything, but I think this is really gonna annoy your patients and I don’t want your patients to hate me and they’ll never see anything I do’. He was like, ‘I paid good money, I want my dentist’s lobby message,’ so I did it. ‘Hi, I’m Zach Braff, please turn off your cell phones’.

“But I was so worried, I don’t wanna lose fans over this! These poor Dr. Shapiro’s patients are gonna be like, ‘Oh, shut up’. It’s on, like, a 30-second loop in his office!”

Speculation recently surfaced that the former “Scrubs” star and the serial celebrity dater had become an item, but in an interview with Howard Stern on Monday, Braff quickly shot down the story.

Calling the “Love Story” singer “a sweet girl” the actor explained he has only met Swift twice and romance reports are nothing but “Internet bulls—”.

Braff, who recently split from his model girlfriend Taylor Bagley after five years together, revealed he vowed never to date another celebrity after breaking up with “Saved” star Moore in 2006.

He told Stern, “When you date another famous person, that’s when they really hound you. That’s when the paparazzi are outside your house and that’s when you can’t ride your bike through Manhattan because they follow you.

“When my relationship with Mandy ended, (my publicist) said, ‘I’m going to give you a hint that you should know. If you don’t date these 25 girls, your life will be so much easier.’ And she was kind of exaggerating because there’s more than those 25 girls, but in so many words, if you can, don’t date other famous people because then all the tabloids pretty much leave you alone.”

He added, “I could walk down the street, I don’t get followed. Well, if you’re going to hook up with a famous girl, that might be fun for your ego, but you don’t want to be out in public dating a famous girl because then they follow you everywhere you go.”

And Braff admitted he’d hate to have pal Harry Styles’ life, adding, “He can’t walk two f— feet or a crowd forms and the paparazzi forms (sic). … He’s the sweetest kid, but I don’t want that existence.”

Actor Zach Braff is battling injury during his Broadway run after hurting his leg. The former “Scrubs” star is currently appearing in a musical adaptation of Woody Allen’s crime comedy “Bullets Over …

Actor Zach Braff is battling injury during his Broadway run after hurting his leg.

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The former “Scrubs” star is currently appearing in a musical adaptation of Woody Allen’s crime comedy “Bullets Over Broadway,” but has sparked fears among fans after posting a picture online showing him resting an ice pack on his knee.

He adds in a caption on Instagram, “Broadway ain’t no joke. #Smash.”

No further details about how Braff sustained the injury and whether it will affect the show were available as WENN went to press.

Actor/director Zach Braff has written an emotional “thank you” message to fans after his crowdfunded movie “Wish I Was Here” won rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival. The star unveiled his movie …

Actor/director Zach Braff has written an emotional “thank you” message to fans after his crowdfunded movie “Wish I Was Here” won rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival.

The star unveiled his movie project at the event in Utah over the weekend, garnering a positive response from critics, a distribution deal, and a star-studded turn out at the screening.

Director Zach Braff (L) and singer Harry Styles attend the premiere of “Wish I Was Here” at The Marc Theatre during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Kim Raff/Getty Images for Sundance Film Festival)

Braff made the movie using donations through Kickstarter.com, eventually raising more than $3 million, and he thanked his supporters for all their help following the Sundance premiere, writing in a post on his Twitter.com page, “To all of my KS backers, none of this amazing response at Sundance would be happening without YOU. I love each and everyone of you forever.”

One Direction star Harry Styles attended the screening, tweeting:

Today I watched @WIWHFilm. I wasn't crying, I had sweaty eyes. Loved it.

Actor Zach Braff made his mark on an unassuming couple’s wedding day by photobombing a romantic picture in New York City.

Photographer Sascha Reinking had taken the snap of a pair of newlyweds kissing in Times Square, and only noticed when she was developing her shots that the former Scrubs star is standing behind them pulling a funny face.

The funny man quickly responded to confirm it was him, adding, “This is one of my best photobombs ever.”

It’s not the first time Braff has been involved in another couple’s big day – he recently helped an undiscovered musician propose to his girlfriend by shooting an online video urging them to get married.

Actor Zach Braff made his mark on an unassuming couple’s wedding day by photobombing a romantic picture in New York City. Photographer Sascha Reinking had taken the snap of a pair of newlyweds kissing …

Actor Zach Braff made his mark on an unassuming couple’s wedding day by photobombing a romantic picture in New York City.

Photographer Sascha Reinking had taken the snap of a pair of newlyweds kissing in Times Square, and only noticed when she was developing her shots that the former “Scrubs” star is standing behind them pulling a funny face.

Actor Zach Braff has been given the greenlight to start production on his crowd-sourced new movie after securing additional funding to cover the full costs of the project. The former “Scrubs” star …

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Actor Zach Braff has been given the greenlight to start production on his crowd-sourced new movie after securing additional funding to cover the full costs of the project.

The former “Scrubs” star launched a Kickstarter.com campaign last month to raise $2 million for “Wish I Was Here,” a follow-up to 2004 comedy-drama “Garden State,” about a young man who re-evaluates his life after learning of his father’s deteriorating health.

He smashed his target within days, and the money has continued to pour in from fans eager to help the film get made, rising to over $2.6 million with more than a week before its deadline.

Braff has now been given a budget of just under $10 million to play with after attracting the interests of bosses at Worldview Entertainment, who have agreed to make a big investment in the project.

Announcing the news at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, Christopher Woodrow, Worldview CEO, tells The Hollywood Reporter, “Zach has proven again that he is a creative force in independent film, and we were immediately drawn to his powerful and unique story.”

Meanwhile, Braff announced on Tuesday that he had cast one of his “favorite actors of all time”, Mandy Patinkin, as his onscreen father, while on Wednesday he added: “The hilarious @joshgad joins the cast of Wish I Was Here as my brother. Can’t stop smiling.”

Actor Zach Braff has smashed his online goal of raising $2 million to finance his new movie after just four days. The former “Scrubs” star launched a Kickstarter.com campaign on Wednesday to raise …

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Actor Zach Braff has smashed his online goal of raising $2 million to finance his new movie after just four days.

The former “Scrubs” star launched a Kickstarter.com campaign on Wednesday to raise enough for his latest project “Wish I Was Here,” a follow-up to 2004 comedy-drama “Garden State.”

He promised fans incentives such as art prints, advanced screenings and even the chance to appear in the film for the most generous donor – and on Sunday, he reached his target.

Braff’s scheme gained more than 30,000 backers, while a similar campaign for a “Veronica Mars” movie broke Kickstarter records earlier this month when it sailed past 88,000 backers to become the most-supported project in the fundraising website’s history.

Actors from “Oz: The Great and Powerful” followed a yellow brick road, rather a red carpet, at the film’s London premiere last night. This prequel to the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz” stars James …

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Mila Kunis attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

Mila Kunis attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

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Michelle Williams arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Michelle Williams arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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James Franco attends the European Premiere of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

James Franco attends the European Premiere of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

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Rachel Weisz arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Rachel Weisz arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Zach Braff attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

Zach Braff attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

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Sam Raimi attends the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Sam Raimi attends the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

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(L-R) Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis attend the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) less

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Actor Andy Serkis attends the UK film premiere of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Actor Andy Serkis attends the UK film premiere of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

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James Franco arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

James Franco arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Rachel Weisz arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Rachel Weisz arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Rachel Weisz arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Rachel Weisz arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Michelle Williams arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Michelle Williams arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Zach Braff arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Zach Braff arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Mila Kunis arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Mila Kunis arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Michelle Williams attends the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Michelle Williams attends the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

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(L-R) James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis attend the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) less

(L-R) James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis attend the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by ... more

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Danielle Lloyd attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

Danielle Lloyd attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

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Jade Ellis attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

Jade Ellis attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

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Ben Foden and Una Healy for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Ben Foden and Una Healy for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Tanya Burr arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Tanya Burr arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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William Tempest arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

William Tempest arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Sinitta attends the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Sinitta attends the European premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

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Camilla Rutherford attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

Camilla Rutherford attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

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Dakota Blue Richards attends the European premiere of "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ... more

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Una Healy arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Una Healy arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Jade Ellis and and her daughter Caiden attend the European Film Premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Cinema on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/FilmMagic)

Jade Ellis and and her daughter Caiden attend the European Film Premiere of 'Oz: The Great And Powerful' at The Empire Cinema on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/FilmMagic)

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Danielle Lloyd arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Danielle Lloyd arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Una Healy arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

Una Healy arrives for the "Oz: The Great And Powerful" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

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Actors from “Oz: The Great and Powerful” followed a yellow brick road, rather a red carpet, at the film’s London premiere last night. This prequel to the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz” stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz.